California bill would require all K-12 students get COVID vaccine, remove personal belief exemption
A state lawmaker said he wants to ensure that all school students in Los Angeles and throughout the state are vaccinated against COVID-19
A state lawmaker said he wants to ensure that all school students in Los Angeles and throughout the state are vaccinated against COVID-19
Neil Young threatens to pull songs off Spotify over Joe Rogan: report
Neil Young, the legendary rocker, reportedly posted a letter to his management team that he wanted his music pulled from Spotify because it is providing a platform for popular podcast host Joe Rogan to spread COVID-19 vaccine misinformation.
Neil Young, the legendary rocker, reportedly posted a letter to his management team that he wanted his music pulled from Spotify because it is providing a platform for popular podcast host Joe Rogan to spread COVID-19 vaccine misinformation.
Pfizer omicron vaccine: Company begins studying updated shot to match variant
Pfizer has begun a study comparing its original COVID-19 vaccine with doses specially tweaked to match the omicron variant.
Pfizer has begun a study comparing its original COVID-19 vaccine with doses specially tweaked to match the omicron variant.
Florida monoclonal antibody sites shutting down after FDA revokes emergency use authorization
The Florida Department of Health announced an abrupt end to monoclonal antibody treatments for COVID-19 after the Food and Drug Administration abruptly revoked the drug's emergency use authorization Monday.
The Florida Department of Health announced an abrupt end to monoclonal antibody treatments for COVID-19 after the Food and Drug Administration abruptly revoked the drug's emergency use authorization Monday.
Omicron sub-variant BA.2 ‘under investigation,’ detected in US
The UK Health Security Agency said early analysis suggests BA.2 is more infectious than the first omicron strain but scientists haven't spotted any meaningful differences between the strains.
The UK Health Security Agency said early analysis suggests BA.2 is more infectious than the first omicron strain but scientists haven't spotted any meaningful differences between the strains.
Lakeland hospital taking part in COVID-19 Ivermectin study
Lakeland Regional Health is taking part in a national study to see if Ivermectin has any effect on COVID-19 patients. So far, the hospital's chief medical officer says there's no evidence the drug works to fight the virus or its symptoms.
Lakeland Regional Health is taking part in a national study to see if Ivermectin has any effect on COVID-19 patients. So far, the hospital's chief medical officer says there's no evidence the drug works to fight the virus or its symptoms.
Hillsborough County opens 4th COVID-19 testing site at Adventure Island
Hillsborough County opened a new COVID-19 testing site Monday at Adventure Island, near Busch Gardens, the fourth county-run site to launch during the latest omicron wave.
Hillsborough County opened a new COVID-19 testing site Monday at Adventure Island, near Busch Gardens, the fourth county-run site to launch during the latest omicron wave.
New Omicron subvariant BA.2 detected in Washington
A new sub-variant of COVID-19, the BA.2 variant, has been detected in Washington, health officials announced Monday.
A new sub-variant of COVID-19, the BA.2 variant, has been detected in Washington, health officials announced Monday.
Novak Djokovic could play in France under latest COVID-19 vaccine rules
Top-ranked player Novak Djokovic could be allowed to defend his French Open title under the latest COVID-19 rules adopted Monday by the French government, even if he is still not vaccinated when the clay-court Grand Slam starts in May.
Top-ranked player Novak Djokovic could be allowed to defend his French Open title under the latest COVID-19 rules adopted Monday by the French government, even if he is still not vaccinated when the clay-court Grand Slam starts in May.
US COVID-19 cases dropping despite spikes in some regions, CDC data shows
CDC data shows overall COVID-19 cases are dropping in the U.S., but some cases are still rising in some states.
CDC data shows overall COVID-19 cases are dropping in the U.S., but some cases are still rising in some states.
Sarah Palin tests positive for COVID, NY Times defamation trial delayed
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin tested positive for coronavirus, again, as her courtroom battle with the New York Times over claims of defamation was set to begin.
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin tested positive for coronavirus, again, as her courtroom battle with the New York Times over claims of defamation was set to begin.
Young Americans dying sooner from violence, poverty, racial injustices, researchers say
Researchers said the probability of Americans dying under the age of 25 is much higher compared to other modern countries.
Researchers said the probability of Americans dying under the age of 25 is much higher compared to other modern countries.
Florida's allergy season kicks off early, causing symptom confusion amid global pandemic
Your runny nose and scratchy throat could be early signs of COVID-19. However, it could also be a cold, or the flu, or seasonal allergies. All these ailments have overlapping symptoms, and it can be hard to decipher what is causing them.
Your runny nose and scratchy throat could be early signs of COVID-19. However, it could also be a cold, or the flu, or seasonal allergies. All these ailments have overlapping symptoms, and it can be hard to decipher what is causing them.
CDC: Vaccine, previous infection offered added protection against delta
A recent CDC report found that those who were vaccinated and survived a COVID-19 infection were more protected from delta than those who were vaccinated but did not previously contract the virus
A recent CDC report found that those who were vaccinated and survived a COVID-19 infection were more protected from delta than those who were vaccinated but did not previously contract the virus
N95 masks: Where to find them for free
What exactly are N95 masks, where can you buy them, and when can you find them for free? We explain.
What exactly are N95 masks, where can you buy them, and when can you find them for free? We explain.
Student expected to recover despite 10-minute choking incident at Hernando school
The Hernando County Sheriff's Office says it took several adults 10 minutes of performing the Heimlich maneuver to dislodge a grape from a choking student's airway Friday morning.
The Hernando County Sheriff's Office says it took several adults 10 minutes of performing the Heimlich maneuver to dislodge a grape from a choking student's airway Friday morning.
Canadian restaurant accepted dog photos, I.D. over proof of negative test, COVID-19 vaccine
The restaurant was forced to temporarily shut down indoor dining operations until it fulfilled its orders from Alberta Health Services.
The restaurant was forced to temporarily shut down indoor dining operations until it fulfilled its orders from Alberta Health Services.
Conjoined twin girls, joined at chest, successfully separated by CHOP surgeons
Addy and Lily are finally back home with their family after months of intensive care at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and a complex surgery that separated them after they were born conjoined at the chest.
Addy and Lily are finally back home with their family after months of intensive care at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and a complex surgery that separated them after they were born conjoined at the chest.
‘No amount’ of alcohol is good for the heart, World Heart Federation says
It turns out, drinking any amount of alcohol (yes, even wine) can increase a person’s risk for heart disease, a new policy brief by the World Heart Federation stated.
It turns out, drinking any amount of alcohol (yes, even wine) can increase a person’s risk for heart disease, a new policy brief by the World Heart Federation stated.
California bill would allow preteens to get vaxed without parents' consent
Sen. Scott Wiener’s bill would lift the parental requirement for that age group for any vaccine that has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Sen. Scott Wiener’s bill would lift the parental requirement for that age group for any vaccine that has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.